USDA West Fluid Milk 05/14 14:50

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Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on May 14, 2026

California milk production is stable. Handlers indicate large week-to-week 
changes have not taken place yet this spring. Balancing plants are handling 
manageable volumes. Stakeholders indicate milk loads are available for spot 
buyers. Arizona and New Mexico farm level milk output varies from steady to 
somewhat lighter. Some stakeholders are looking to secure spot loads of milk as 
volumes are tighter than anticipated. Pacific Northwest milk production is 
mixed. Washington processors note milk volumes are tight in the state. The 
latest milk production report from National Agricultural Statistics Service 
(NASS) shows the milk cow total for Washington as 236,000 in March 2026 
compared to 251,000 in March 2025. This report also shows Washington had the 
most severe drop by percentage in milk production. Milk production is steady in 
the Mountain States of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Milk output is meeting or 
exceeding expectations. Handlers report milk components continue to be strong. 
Although some Idaho stakeholders note caps are keeping milk volumes balanced 
with processing capacities, spot milk loads are available. Stakeholders report 
more than enough cream is available in the West and demand for it has picked 
up. Prices are lower than week 19, which decreased cream multiples for this 
week. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.62 - 1.944
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.2
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.7982 - 1.944
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.11 - 1.2


Information for the period May 11 - 15, 2026, issued weekly

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